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How much does a Star Car Wash franchise cost?
Captured July 2026 · source: Franchisor website: starcarwash.com.au (franchisor-published).
Full cost breakdown
| Initial franchise fee | $40,000 |
| Fit-out & equipment | Not published |
| Working capital | Not published |
| Total investment (all-in) | $350,000–$500,000 |
Establishment range includes working capital. Where a franchisor’s published range excludes it, we publish our computed all-in figure and note the difference.
Ongoing fees vs the category
| Fee | Star Car Wash | Category median (systems) | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-in establishment cost | $350K–$500K | $156,000–$500,000 (42) | above median |
| Initial franchise fee | $40,000 | $40,000 (5) | near median |
| Royalty (% gross sales) | 7.0% | 6.5% (6) | near median |
| Marketing levy (% gross sales) | 2.0% | 3.0% (6) | below median |
Medians from the Automotive Fee Index: the figures franchisors publish and their ACCC Register establishment costs. A fee median is only shown when at least five systems publish that fee.
What that buys you
The $40,000 initial fee covers your licence to operate under the Star Car Wash system, initial training and brand onboarding. Ongoing, you pay a 7.0% royalty and a 2.0% marketing levy on gross sales.
Cost questions
How much does a Star Car Wash franchise cost?
A Star Car Wash franchise costs $350,000–$500,000 all-in, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee, captured July 2026 (source: Franchisor website: starcarwash.com.au, franchisor-published). This is an estimate, confirm every figure against the franchisor's disclosure document before you commit.
What is the cheapest way into a Star Car Wash franchise?
The lowest entry point is the bottom of the establishment range, $350,000 all-in. A resale of an existing site can sometimes reduce fit-out cost versus a greenfield build, but pricing depends on the site, compare both before committing.
Is a Star Car Wash resale cheaper than a new site?
Not always. A resale removes some fit-out and ramp-up cost but adds goodwill in the sale price. New sites carry the full fit-out cost but start with no goodwill premium.
What hidden costs should I budget for?
Beyond the initial fee and fit-out, budget working capital for wages, stock and rent before the site is cash-flow positive. Any royalty and marketing levy are ongoing, not one-off, confirm the current rates with the franchisor.
Do I get a refund during cooling-off?
Under the Franchising Code, a new franchise agreement carries a 14-day cooling-off period that starts when you enter into it. If you exercise it, the franchisor must repay what you paid within 14 days, keeping only reasonable expenses the agreement sets out. This is a statutory right, not a franchisor concession.
Compare Star Car Wash with similar automotive franchises
| Franchise | Investment (all-in) | Royalty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery World | $300K–$350K | 5.0% | Cost |
| Bob Jane T-Marts | $443K–$1.7M | 6.0% | Cost |
| Ultra Tune | $208K–$1.8M | 7.0% | Cost |
| JAX Tyres & Auto | $207K–$1.1M | — | Cost |
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